Terry Allen Kerr

Terry Allen Kerr obituary

Terry Allen Kerr

Terry Kerr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Funeral Home - Leitchfield on May 14, 2025.

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Terry Allen Kerr, age 34, of Leitchfield, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence.

He was born March 5, 1991, in Elizabethtown to Doris Oller Kerr and the late Robert Kerr. He loved to cook and was so proud of his little garden.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilbur and Magdaline Oller, who helped raise him and his paternal grandparents, Lester Kerr and Jenetta Frazier.

He married the love of his life, Nancy Decker Kerr in October 2014. They were best friends and each other's worlds. Other than his wife and mom, he is survived by a son, Vean Williams; a daughter, Terri Williams and lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a grandfather later.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM (CT), Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Watkins Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Cockriel officiating. Burial will follow in the Hack-Oller Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12 to 8 PM, Friday and after 9 AM, Saturday at the funeral home.

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